It is dangerous and illegal to improperly disturb asbestos-containing building materials. Asbestos can be found in these and many other common building materials: Ceiling textures, vinyl floor coverings and mastic, boiler and pipe insulation, heating and cooling duct insulation, ceiling tile, roofing products, clapboard shingles, etc. (for a comprehensive list of asbestos containing materials, refer to our blog). Any suspect asbestos-containing material MUST be assumed to be asbestos-containing until an asbestos inspection is completed by a Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI).
The age of your home does not matter when testing for asbestos, buildings of any age may contain Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), and even those newly built have ACM. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure, which is why the strict rules and regulations are put in place by the State of Colorado and enforced by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE). For more information on the Rules, Regulations, and Testing, check out our blog.
Once asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed, asbestos fibers are released into the air and are easily inhaled once they become airborne. Asbestos accumulates in the body each time you are exposed to the fibers, and once the damage is done, there is no way to reverse it. Asbestos exposure is linked to very severe diseases including Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and Lung Cancer.
If you are planning any type of remodeling or project in your home that will disturb a suspect building material, the size of the project doesn’t matter, it could be as big as a complete demolition or pop-top or as small as carpet or tile replacement, asbestos testing is required. Contact BuildSafe today to schedule a time for one of our Certified Asbestos Building Inspectors to come out and assist you. You can contact us 24/7 by phone at 720-598-0601 or by email at contact@buildsafeenviro.com. We are quick, reliable, affordable, and will help you get your project moving quickly. Don’t risk getting in trouble with the State OR most importantly, your health. Test before damaging or disturbing ANY suspect materials.
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